About Us

Paralela 45 Publishing House was founded in 28 November 1994 by Călin Vlasie.

In the first years our interest has turned to publishing educational books and contemporary Romanian literature. Since 2000, the editorial production has permanently diversified, so that currently we are publishing Romanian and foreign literature, social and human sciences, philosophy, history, religion, law, economics, science books, art books, practical books, literature for children and teenagers, university textbooks, didactical methods books, handbooks and auxiliary books.

Our books are sold both through all bookstores and book wholesalers and retailers in the country, as well as through our own sales system which can be accessed through our company website www.edituraparalela45.ro. (How do I buy?).

PARALELA 45 Publishing House is always present at the most important book fairs in Europe (Paris, London, Frankfurt, Bologna, Geneva, Tel Aviv, etc.) and has numerous awards to his credit, both for editorial work and for the value of the published books, awarded by: International Book Fair “Gaudeamus” (“Excellence Award” in 2001 and 2008), the Writers Union of Romania, Association of Professional Writers in Romania, Romanian Academy, the Writers’ Union of Moldova, Romanian Publishers Association, magazines “Cuvantul” “Romania literara”, etc., the “Francophonie Award”, the Prix Saint-Exupery / ValeursJeunesse (2006).